Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA recall 17V720000 · announced November 16, 2017 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 32,000 units affected

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Bmw I3
• 2015 Bmw I3
• 2016 Bmw I3
• 2017 Bmw I3
• 2018 Bmw I3

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.